Minutes of 10/28/02 Meeting

McKeldin 7113

Present: Johnnie Love (Chair), Ann Masnik (recording), Vin Novara, Linda Sarigol

Absent: Allan Rough, Bruce Wilson

1. TOPIC: Minutes of last meeting

Minutes approved

2. TOPIC: Resignation of Roselyn Becker.

Roz resigned. No replacement will be sought.

3. TOPIC: Review what was accomplished at the last meeting.

Highlights from the last meeting were discussed.

4. TOPIC: Update on Ad-Hoc Committee

We reviewed the joint meeting with the Ad Hoc Committee–for those who were not present as well as to summarize what did happen at that meeting

Mid-term review for permanent status for new librarians (Bruce raised several good points at that joint meeting, one concerning the Mentoring Task Force’s Mission Statement which was changed accordingly.)

Johnnie then met with Ad Hoc Committee again to work on certain issues. Among other issues, the IRC said that they could not take on more responsibility than they already have. Therefore, trying to find a way that PRC can be part of the midterm review so That those without permanent status will know what’s what, and it will, also make the process less formal.

Johnnie told us that all those non-permanent librarians have been given a timeline as to when they will go up for permanent status.

5. TOPIC: Update for LFA–What shall we share

Vin will tweak the MTF web site before the Library Faculty Assembly presentation.

Linda will tweak the document on Mentoring Opportunities for Library Staff, and present on that subject.

Bruce will give an overview of the program.

6. TOPIC: Preparation of Q & A Sheet